Health Tip: Diabetics' Feet Need Special Care

Check your feet each day for injuries

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(HealthDay News) -- If you're diabetic, you're more prone to foot problems, including infection and reduced blood flow. To minimize your risk, here are suggestions from the American Diabetes Association:

Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters or swelling.

Have your feet examined by a doctor at least once a year, more frequently if you have had past problems.

Call your doctor if you notice any changes in your feet, such as color, cuts, ingrown toenails, loss of feeling or pain.

Wash your feet every day, and dry them well -- especially between toes. Also apply a light lotion over the tops and bottoms of your feet.